Category Archives: Babies

Late Start: My Journey to Motherhood Took Longer Than Expected


When I was in my early twenties, I thought I would be a mother by age 30. I would have two or three children, maybe even four. Back then, having a few kids seemed perfectly reasonable and entirely possible. My … Continue reading

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Donating Spare Change to Make Big Change for Kids


Hey y’all, it is Victoria LaRen the 2012 Champion and I am here to tell you how The Big Change Roundup has impacted not only me and my experiences at the hospital, but other patients also. I first got involved … Continue reading

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Remembering Together: A Mother on Attending the Children’s Memorial Service


EDITOR’S NOTE: The Vermont Children’s Hospital at Fletcher Allen is holding its tenth annual Children’s Memorial Service on Sunday, November 18, 2012, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Ira Allen Chapel on the campus of the University of Vermont.  The service provides … Continue reading

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Breastfeeding Basics: How-To, Support, and Local Resources


Editor’s Note:  August 1-7 marks the World Health Organization’s 20th annual recognition of World Breastfeeding Week.  For more information or support regarding breastfeeding, please contact the UVM Medical Group Obstetrics and Midwifery service at Fletcher Allen or your physician. Breast milk … Continue reading

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Breast Milk: the First and Best Choice for NICU Patients


The best food an infant can receive after birth is breast milk. This is especially true with a premature or sick infant, who has the added challenge of needing the best nutrition so that they can grow, as well as … Continue reading

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